In the residential world if he told me that Jan 15th....the increase would not go into effect until end of Feb. 

Networking, if done right produces a snowball effect where new leads generate even more leads and it goes on exponentially.

@Amber Koontz 20 seconds can eliminate most properties.

Perhaps sharing the calculator was not effective method -- I'm still new here.

In other words, if we feel the risk is climbing, then by de-risking we effectively increase risk-adjusted returns.If we exit sooner, that's what we are doing.

I am looking for advice on cost effective options to rehab a place that I just got accepted on. 

I’ve considered that option and will do that as a last resort, however I think that hiring someone (yes an independent contractor) would be a more cost effective and likely a more effective overall option.

FYI, Although it would not be cost effective in this case, there are bonds that can be used.

We want to build the expertise to enable us to do long distance STR property management The City of LA recently effectively banned STR operators but there are neighboring cities that are legal to operate.

But yeah the Suncor issue is unfortunate (although it doesn’t just effect CC depending on which way the wind is blowing).